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1/8/2014 – 1/14/2014

Hello!

From a comedy show to a country jam, there’s a little something for everyone this week in Birmingham. Our state’s biggest bridal show and dance festival start this week, and we at B-Metro are celebrating some big leaders at our FACES of Birmingham party tomorrow–we hope you can join us!

Celebrate Birmingham’s leaders in business, medicine, law, arts and culture featured in the January issue of B-Metro Magazine. Join us for an evening of live music by Foxxy Fatts & Company, food & drinks, and good company as we honor this year’s Faces of Birmingham.

There is NO cover charge to enter the event. Complimentary food will be provided, and a cash bar will be available.We’d love to see you there!

Heart of Dixie Country JamJanuary 10 at 8:00 PMIron City

This tribute concert features The Wayne Mills Band, Zac Hacker, Kyle Wilson, Jonathan East, and The Southern Boys Band. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the family of Wayne Mills, a country musician who tragically lost his life in November 2013.All ages are welcome to this country jam

Jeff Dunham: Disorderly Conduct TourJanuary 10 at 8:00 PMThe BJCC

His television specials and series have been the highest-rated programming in Comedy Central history, and his live concerts have become mega-events played in front of sold-out arenas worldwide. Here’s your chance to see “the most popular comedian in the United States” live in Birmingham.It’s some seriously funny business

Memphis:the MusicalJanuary 10 – 12The BJCC

This hot Broadway musical bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. The Tony award-winning Memphis centers on a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break.

This annual festival features a variety of performances, classes, workshops, and other events for dance enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.Browse the calendar of events and find out what’s happening each day and see how you can be a part of this celebration of dance.Check out the festival schedule!

Acclaimed at the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s Carnegie Hall debut, piano duo Quattro Mani returns to Birmingham for another dazzling collaboration. Guest conductor Sarah Hicks will also lead the ASO in Belgian composer Cesar Franck’s most famous orchestral work and American composer Jennifer Higdon’s Skyline.

Formerly the Red Nose Run, this annual 10-mile, 5K, and 1-mile fun run invites all ages to lace up their floppy red running shoes for one of three runs benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama.Register in advance here!

Doggie Work DayJanuary 11 from 9 AM – 12:00 PMRed Mountain Park

During the past two doggie work days, volunteers cleared three of the six acres that will soon become Remy’s Dog Park. As the official opening fast approaches, volunteers are once again invited to clip, clear and celebrate Remy’s Dog Park.

Think it’s too cold for a round of golf this January? Not for the annual Chili Bowl golf tournament! Register for the 4-person scramble followed by a chili lunch buffet and award ceremony. The tournament is limited to 15 teams, so sign up before all spots are filled.

This fourth annual unity walk is a free, family event that honors the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and promotes healthy living. This year’s theme, “Food 365,” encourages participants to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to local individuals and families in need.Registration begins at 10 AM the day of the event

BrickFair brings together fans of LEGO from across the USA to show off their projects and share their passion for LEGO toys. Attendees of all ages will enjoy LEGO models, displays, and winding trains sprawled out over 58,000 square feet.

The South’s biggest elite bridal show and wedding expo invites brides to meet face-to-face with wedding professionals to create the wedding of their dreams, from the registry to the honeymoon–and everything in between! The main event, the bridal fashion show production will start at 4 PM. Check out the full schedule & ticket info!

Birmingham Boys Choir Collaborative Concert

January 12 at 4:00 PMBrock Recital Hall, Samford University

This concert is the second in the Birmingham Boys Choir collaborative series. This time, the choir will sing in conjunction with featured singer Christina Villaverde.Get your tickets here!

Join Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery for a four-course dinner paired with Belle Meade bourbon and hand crafted cocktails. This event features local chefs and bartenders from the Birmingham area, plus the Nelson brothers themselves to answer questions about their bourbon brand.

His reign as King of the Blues has been as long as that of any monarch on earth. At age 88, B.B. King is still light on his feet, singing and playing the blues with relentless passion. From juke joints to rock palaces, symphony concert halls, and amphitheaters, B.B. has become the most renowned blues musician of the past 40 years.Get your tickets before they’re gone!

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